After being exiled, I led my whole family to rebel.

Chapter 286 The natives move westward
Feng'er only felt disgusted!
She suddenly didn't know why she made this trip today.

Is it to make former enemies kneel on the ground and beg for mercy?

Is it to prove to those who once looked down on me that I am doing well now?

Or do you want to give an explanation to your past self?
Seeing Mr. Qian's family trying to please him, Feng'er suddenly felt that he really looked like a villain who had achieved success in a short period of time.

What did the city lord do when he faced someone who had insulted him?
Her world is so big that there seems to be no room for bad things.

Xu Deyuan once despised her, but finally died suddenly.

The second room looked down upon her, but now everyone in the second room was talking down to her and walking around her.

The city lord never seems to be trapped by this villain. He lets him be strong, and the breeze blows on the hills. The one who laughs last is the real strong one.

In the eyes of the city lord, there is only the general situation of the world and the people's livelihood.

She is the true brave.

At this moment, Feng'er seemed to let go, as if she was slowly reconciling with herself.

She has become so powerful now that she doesn't need to prove her strength to anyone.

She was the one who worked as a slave in the Qian family.

It was she who was timid, cautious, reserved and bullied.

It is she who is strong and confident now.

The Feng'er of the past will not die or disappear. She will only turn into steel and become a stronger her!

Gradually, she actually didn't dislike the Qian couple that much anymore.

At this moment, Feng'er seemed to have reconciled with her former self.

She looked condescendingly at the Qian couple: "You accepted huge bribes behind Qian Zhenniang's back. The evidence is conclusive and you will be sentenced soon. Get ready and stay in the mines for the rest of your life."

Mrs. Qian almost lost her breath immediately, and Master Qian was also shocked. The two of them cried and cursed, but Feng'er stood up and turned a deaf ear to the curses of the two.

Then she walked over to the bailiff and said with a smile, "I didn't violate any rules. You need to sign before you leave, right? Here's the booklet. I'll sign it."

The yamen officer looked a little confused.

He originally thought that if a high-ranking woman like Miss Feng'er came to visit the prison late at night, either Qian's family would be her relatives or enemies.

In the situation just now, the two families must be enemies.

But Miss Feng'er didn't even say a few words. Did she want to talk to the Qian couple and just left like that?
It was difficult for him to feel so excited that he even thought about countless possible scenarios. He was even in a battle between heaven and man, or Miss Feng'er proposed something that was beyond his share. What should he do?
As a result, he waved his sleeves and left without even looking at me.

For some reason, Feng'er left with a brisk pace.

She set up such a big trap for the Qian family and his wife. According to the legal provisions of the Jinzhou government, embezzling such a large amount of money, the Qian family and his wife have no hope of recovery in this life. They really may not go to the mines for the rest of their lives as coolies.

The Qian family and his wife knew that both she and Zhenniang had become such high-ranking officials. Seeing that prosperity and wealth were imminent, they could not take advantage of even half of the advantages and disadvantages. This was even more uncomfortable than killing the couple.

Does she, Feng'er, still need to add insult to injury?

Now that she is in a high position, her eyes and actions, whether she dislikes someone or likes someone, the discerning people below will naturally help her to do it.

Just like the big bull this time.

After the Qian couple were sent to the mines, they probably would never have a good life in their lives, let alone the fact that her subordinates would help her step on them.

This is what power feels like.

Feng'er also understood at this moment why sometimes the city lord wanted to punish a person without needing to explain or put him in jail.

She only needs to ignore this person, and someone will take care of the other things.

Although Jinzhou Mansion is different from the Great Zhou Dynasty, wherever there are people there are rivers and lakes, and the place she is in is still surrounded by wolves.

Some people in Jinzhou Prefecture are happy and some are sad.

The Qian couple went on the road crying, cursing Qian Zhenniang and Feng'er non-stop. On the day they left the city, they even cursed so loudly that everyone knew it.

However, this also eliminated the suspicion of bribery for Qian Zhenniang in disguise.

When everyone mentioned this incident, they would only scold Qian Zhenniang's uncle and aunt, but instead lamented that Qian Zhenniang was pitiful.

Zhao Qiaonian and Qi Er both looked happy.

Because both of them passed the official assessment and entered the reserve service recommended by the Xu family team.

This year's civil servant assessment reform means that each minister has a quota for becoming an official. As long as he is not a relative or has an interest relationship, he can be recommended to become an official. There is no need to select positions based on grades like other candidates.

This future is visible and bright.

The two people who had been working hard for half a year had already developed different revolutionary feelings while preparing for and waiting for the exam. Therefore, on the day when the results were announced, the two met early at the teahouse closest to the government office and with the best view.

When the two met, they found that each other's faces were full of glory, and then they said in unison: "Have you passed the exam?"

The two looked at each other and smiled.

"We have worked hard for so long, and finally we have lived up to expectations." Qi Er smiled and patted Zhao Qiaonian on the shoulder, "Congratulations to Brother Zhao too. We will be colleagues from now on."

Zhao Qiaonian smiled meaningfully, "I heard that the city lord talked to you last night?"

Qi Er was stunned, "Brother Zhao is really sharp. You don't have an informant in the government office, right?"

"The guards in the government office are like iron barrels. How can I set up an spy? Sister Qi, you think too highly of me, right?" Zhao Qionian smiled slightly, but there was a hint of high spirits in his eyes.

This teahouse is crowded, with many candidates waiting for their results and chattering about their results and rankings.

Zhao Qiaonian could only lower his voice and said: "To be honest with you, this matter was leaked by the city lord."

Qi Er immediately grasped the key point of Zhao Qiaonian's words, "Did the city lord also summon you alone?"

Zhao Qiaonian seemed to have swept away the depression of the past few months, and could not hide his pride, "It's not bad. The city lord attaches great importance to love and righteousness, and he will never forget the brothers who made the first pot of gold together!"

Qi Erdeng suddenly smiled and said, "Tell me, what has the city lord arranged for you? The city lord summoned him in person. That's a big deal. He must have left a good position for Brother Zhao, right?"

Zhao Qionian is not a talkative person, but with Qi Er, who is a comrade in the trenches, he naturally does not want to hide it: "Didn't the Minister of the Supervision Department... just die?"

Qi Er's eyes widened, and then he gasped, "Minister of the Procuratorate?"

Zhao Qiaonian quickly made a silence gesture, "Don't say anything yet." "I know, I know." Qi Er seemed to be very excited, "Brother Zhao, I'm really happy for you. The position of the director of the Procuratorate Department can be said to be... You have a high position and have the authority to supervise all officials, and the city lord directly manages it. You can report everything directly to the city lord, which can be said to be above all departments! It can be seen that the city lord can trust you! "

Qi Er has always been tactful in his dealings with others. Even if he suddenly heard that Zhao Qionian was in a high position, he felt jealous, envious and trying to please him, but he could still speak out his words immediately.

Zhao Qionian was in such a key position, Qi Er almost immediately thought that he must have a good relationship with Zhao Qionian in the future!

"All these powers are given by the city lord. The city lord can trust me. Naturally, I will serve the city wholeheartedly. This matter has not been officially implemented yet. It is good for you and me to know."

It has to be said that Zhao Qionian has become more cautious.

It's been more than half a year since he returned to Xu Zhenying. He worked hard to study in the class and witnessed the departure of the brothers who came together. After this long wait, when the dust fell to the ground today, he felt unhappy.

It's just that Zhao Qionian is no longer the team leader he once was.

He only showed a little bit of his words in front of Qi Er.

He has been thinking about the city lord's words today. Xu Zhenying will not reveal it easily. What she says and does cannot be ignored.

Before leaving, Xu Zhenying asked him to carefully check the mess left by Hu Wei, saying that although people died like lamps going out, she always felt that Hu Wei had not done a good job in supervision, and she also asked him to be cautious when handing over. cautious.

This had to make Zhao Qionian go back and run over and over again all night.

With Zhao Qionian's keen political sense, he always felt that Hu Wei's death was a bit strange.

Were Xu Zhenying's words last night a blow or an instruction?

Zhao Qionian did not expect that before he took office, he would have to start to speculate on the thoughts of his superiors.

"The city lord asked you to come over, and he must have arranged things for you, right?"

And Qi Er also smiled and said: "Since Brother Zhao has confided in me, I won't hide it from you. The city lord called me over last night, intending for me to take over Feng'er's position. In the future, I can't say anything about the stall in the Ministry of Commerce, so I have to It falls on me alone!”

Zhao Qiaonian raised his eyebrows, "What about Feng'er?"

"I heard that I'm going north with Mr. Xu."

"Going north?"

Qi Er made a silent gesture, "This matter is still a secret. Only a few people know about it. I'm thinking that our manpower is also needed in the north. The city lord must arrange it in advance."

Zhao Qiaonian couldn't help but sigh: "The city lord really thinks ten steps ahead. I see that Jinzhou Mansion is managed in an orderly manner by the city lord, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. Maybe one day the world will really change its owner!"

Qi Er said nothing, thinking deeply.

Many major events have happened in Jinzhou Prefecture in the past few days. First, the official assessment has kept the people busy for a while, and then Xu Zhenying was crowned king and proclaimed himself King Zhao. Jinzhou Prefecture was temporarily made the capital, and the economic and cultural center. Concentrated in the Jinzhou Prefecture area.

Xu Zhenying did not hold a Zen ceremony, but simply posted a notice to inform the world. All the people below were promoted to one level, and the prototype of the four-level political power of the central government, prefectures, counties, and villages was initially formed.

The officials were delighted and obviously more energetic.

Although the above meant that everything should be kept simple, the people below celebrated it themselves.

During this period of time, the entire Jinzhoufu Street was full of joy. Many people put on King Zhao's red elephant, or put on red flags, or tied up with red silk and satin, like a vast sea of ​​red.

They were happy for the city lord and happy for themselves.

Now that we have become king, can we still be far away from becoming emperor?
The southwest region is naturally full of joy, including the natives as far away as Qianzhou.

They rushed to praise King Zhao's merits, and some even made a small wooden elephant of Xu Zhenying to enshrine at home.

Since Xu Zhenying came to Qianzhou, their lives have been getting better and better day by day. They used to live a slash-and-burn life, but now every house has been built, and there are roads in the village. By the end of the year, they can even buy one or two pieces of jewelry. These happy days are all brought by King Zhao!

The natives sang and danced, and brought out good wine and meat, as if they were celebrating the New Year.

The ice has been broken between the Han people and the natives. Their singing and dancing celebration even invited many local Han people to watch the ceremony, which was full of joy.

In the government office, Xu Yinxi summoned all the native representatives to participate in the meeting. This meeting was very grand, not only the chieftains, elders, priests of all ethnic groups were invited, but also the native students studying in Qianzhou Prefecture.

This moment was different from the celebratory atmosphere outside. Each of them had solemn faces, either deep in thought, disapproving, or talking loudly. Suddenly, the voices in the entire government office became louder and louder.

Xu Yinxi's mouth felt a little dry as she spoke, so she asked her secretary to refill tea and water for everyone. She herself drank a glass of water urgently before feeling relieved.

The moment she put down the teacup, she raised her voice and said, "I think it's better if we don't rush this matter first. You can take the news back and see what everyone thinks. Some people are willing to stay, and there must be some people who are willing to leave. Those who are willing to move west, we There are many favorable policy supports, and there are vast plains there. Whether you are farming or doing business, it is much more convenient than in the mountains. It depends on whether you have the courage to move!"

"This is not a matter of courage. Our ancestors have lived in the mountains for generations, and the whole family is used to it. We were suddenly asked to move to the west where we knew nothing about, not to mention that it was the territory of the King of Zhoushan. And there’s the plague!”

"You are not afraid of the plague. Anyway, you have all been vaccinated against cowpox. According to the battle report sent back by General Liu and others, no one in the vanguard was infected with smallpox, which is enough to prove that the cowpox vaccine in the medical school is effective! As for whose territory, you are even more joking. Now, His Highness King Zhao’s strength is obvious to all. Not to mention that that place has been conquered by us now, and that is our territory. Maybe all the territory of King Zhoushan will belong to our Highness in the future!”

"But it's hard to leave our homeland... We have lived in the mountains for hundreds of years..."

"Habits can be changed. What is there to miss about life in the mountains? Water, farming, transportation, and development are all inconvenient. You can't even realize it now because the mountainous terrain is complex and the cost of building cement roads is higher. , His Highness now owns eight prefectures. Just watch, cement roads will be built in each prefecture soon, and transportation in all places will become very convenient. Only our Qianzhou prefecture has many mountains, roads, and rain. There will be many floods and landslides! Transportation construction will definitely be the slowest and most expensive! In a few years, you will find that Qianzhou Prefecture has become the slowest in development! Life has not changed much in a hundred years, just because this place is not good! If the place is not good, let’s move to a place with good scenery, good climate, and plains. Isn’t that good? "

Xu Yinxi felt that she had repeated what she said at the meeting just now. Her mouth was dry and her voice was exhausted by the end.

"Master Fu, the main thing is what the west side looks like. We have never been there! We don't know what the situation is, and we still have to walk nearly a thousand miles!"

"As I said just now, you don't have to worry about logistical issues at all. His Highness's handwriting has been distributed to all counties passing by. Everywhere you pass, the county will provide logistical support. During this long-distance move, you will also take boats and make special carriages on the way. , it only takes three or four months if you get there. Once you get there, there will be people there to help you, and everything will be arranged quickly. Besides, if you go, you will get five acres of land for free in the first year. Pay taxes and eat as much as you sow, it’s like pie from the sky!”

"That being said, who knows what's going on on the road? Who knows if there's anyone to help? What if there's nothing there when we get there?"

"How could it be! That is the territory of His Highness King Zhao, and the officials are all upright and have passed the examination. Who dares to violate His Highness King Zhao openly and secretly? If you see such a person, report him!" Xu Yinxi's voice was hoarse. But his eyes were bright, "Speaking of which, His Royal Highness King Zhao really thought about you, so he told everyone in advance. The shortage of people in the west will soon spread all over the world. In the future, whether it is within our territory, the Zhou Dynasty, or the King of Zhoushan , the people under the jurisdiction of Prince Ming can settle in the west. If you go too late, all the good land will be picked up!"

As expected, there is pressure only when there is competition. Everyone was so frightened that their expressions changed, "Why are there still outsiders looking at that piece of land?"

"The plague in the west has killed so many people. Your Highness will naturally have to find a way to fill the gap in the population of hundreds of thousands. Otherwise, why would we bother to build a few empty cities? Only people in this city will be popular. If there is no one for a long time, , the land is barren and the roads are useless, why should we fight them? "

No one could argue with these words.

"I know that your worries are just that you are afraid that if you go there, you will be unfamiliar with the place, and your life will undergo earth-shaking changes. But we have to view this change dialectically. If it is a good change, why not? You Miao people, The Dong people and Tu people have lived in the mountains for generations, and it’s time to go down the mountain. Moving west is certainly troublesome, but it’s only the first two years. It’s not like you haven’t dealt with your highness or me, Xu Yinxi. Get up, our two families have been brothers and relatives for a long time, so I might as well explain it to you. "

Everyone looked at her.

"I know your worries. The first one is nothing more than the fear of unfamiliarity with the place. I have already mentioned the solution to this problem just now, so I won't go into details again. The second one is that you natives are used to clinging to groups, and you are afraid that you will be beaten if you go there. If you are scattered, you won’t be able to stand among the Han people, and you will be bullied like before, right?”

These words can be regarded as speaking to the hearts of the native people.

Yes, Qianzhou Prefecture crosses the Wujiang River, and almost all of them are natives. If something happens to any village, just give a shout, and everyone on the mountain will rush over immediately.

The natives relied on the spirit of unity to repulse the attacks of the Zhou Dynasty many times and barely survived in the mountains and forests.

This is why they have remained standing for hundreds of years.

(End of this chapter)